[22], Sevier's descendants followed other migrants south and west. A monument recognizing his first wife, Sarah Hawkins, was placed at the site in 1946. John Sevier (September 23, 1745 September 24, 1815) was an American soldier, frontiersman, and politician, and one of the founding fathers of the State of Tennessee. [8]:634, The Cherokee attacks began in mid-July 1776. Then they moved northward without serious opposition. This site inspired his nickname, "Nolichucky Jack. On October 7, the Overmountain Men caught up with and surrounded Ferguson, who had entrenched his Loyalist forces atop Kings Mountain, near the present-day North Carolina-South Carolina border. during his terms as the first and third The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of the NSDAR. When Katherine "Bonny Kate" Sherrill was born on 3 August 1754, in Yadkin, Rowan, North Carolina, British Colonial America, her father, Samuel Sherrill Sr, was 28 and her mother, Mary Davidson, was 28. Tennessee State University. Union. Off Market. Soon Sevier became a member of the Territorial Legislative Councila group of five men provided for under the Congressional Ordinance of 1787 designed for the governance of territories. Several men were killed or wounded, and two of Seviers sons were captured, threatened, and held briefly. on the lawn of the old Knox County At the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, he was chosen as a member of the Committee of Safety for the association's successor, the Washington District. cast lead balls for ammunition, and References Coordinates. . by an Indian attack while milking a cow Also known as "Bonnie Kate," Katherine Sherrill Sevier was the wife of John Sevier (1745-1815), Revolutionary War hero, Indian fighter . husband. palisades and, helped by Sevier, climbed Major Patrick Ferguson, assigned to the command of the British left flank, viewed the western settlements with disdain. Attempts at conciliation divided the Franklin people into factions, and border warfare developed. Samuel Ephriam Trentham September 24, 1923 - November 10, 2012 Birthplace: Sevier Co, TN Resided In: Maryville, TN USA Visitation: November 13, 2012 Service: November 13, 2012 Cemetery: Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Samuel Ephriam Trentham, age 89, was born 24 Sept 1923 near the Smoky. Governor John Nolichucky Jack Sevier Xavier, Sr. indle, Ruth Sevier, Eliza Conway Sevier, Dr. Samuel Sevier, Polly Preston Sevier Overstreet, Colonel George Washington Sevier, Robert Sevier, Sherrill, Aquilla Sherrill, John Sherrill, William Sherrill, Uriah Ute Sherrill, George Davidson Sherrill, William Sherrill, Mary Jane Sims, https://archive.org/details/sevierfamilyhist00sevi/page/256/mode/2up?q=sparks in Russellville, Alabama, but was reinterred in 1922 next to her husband [14], In his book, The Lost State of Franklin, Kevin Barksdale says that Sevier was driven, at least in part, by a desire to acquire his own land claims in the trans-Appalachian region. He was brigadier general of the Southwest Territory militia during the early 1790s. Katherine and John married in 1780 when she was twenty-six, and after the death of his first wife Sarah Hawkins. After his last term as governor, Sevier was elected to three terms in the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee, serving from 1811 until his death in 1815. The two men loudly exchanged insults, and Sevier's horse ran away, carrying his pistols. A traditional trading centre (fish, salt, palm oil, and palm kernels) of the Ijo people, it was the capital of the 15th- to 19th-century kingdom of Bonny. Bonnie Kate held the title First Lady three times, first from 1785 to 1788, when her husband was governor of the State of Franklin, and during his terms as the first and third governor of Tennessee, 1796 to 1801 and 1803 to 1809. The Cherokee eventually sued for peace following an invasion of the Overhill country by William Christian in October 1776. You have to take it with a grain of salt; this is Appalachia and fish tales are very common, Sherrell said. SBA Properties, LLC . And she always deemed herself safe when by his side. They were the parents of at least 1 son. [8]:215, Following his inauguration, Sevier encountered Jackson in Knoxville. Relations between the two governments were initially cordial, though a rivalry developed between Sevier and Tipton.[12]. Father John Sevier. Hardcover. The lieutenant, considered the "handsomest man in the west," is also . [8]:64 The fort's garrison beat back the Cherokee assault, and after a two-week siege, Old Abraham retreated. The story goes that BonnyKate was milking a cow outside the walls of Fort Watauga when she was surprised by an Indian attack and Sevier helped her climb to safety. Miss Temple gave a generous donation for Memorial Continental Hall, and she aided Mary Margaretta Fryer Manning (1898-1901), President General, in the selection of the location of Memorial Continental Hall in Washington, D.C. She was present at the laying of the cornerstone and later invested an additional $200,000 bond to complete the building. [9]:208 Chief Oconostota helped negotiate peace between the newly founded America and the Cherokee people, bringing an end to the battles between the two nations.[10]. Sherrill (marries: Sevier) Birth 3 Aug 1755 - Yadkin River, North Carolina. the fort quickly closed the gates, Just before the cession, the territory was designated as North Carolina's 5th congressional district. The Cherokee were enraged, resulting in new supporters for Dragging Canoe in his resistance to the European Americans. In March, 1809a few months before his final term endedSevier ran before the legislature for the U.S. Senate but was defeated by Judge Joseph Anderson. Group discounts are available. [14], In 1796, the Southwest Territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Tennessee. The district became Washington County, North Carolina in 1777. Sevier defeated a small force near Lookout Mountain, and destroyed several Cherokee villages along the Coosa River. [8]:67 Sevier was appointed lieutenant-colonel of the new county's Washington County Regiment of militia. As North Carolina and Franklin competed for the loyalties of the residents of the area, Sevier became involved in intrigues with Georgia to gain control of Cherokee lands in what is now northern Alabama. 2000 Owner/Location: Sumner County Museum Frame Dimensions: 19 1/2 x 16 1/2 Image Dimensions: 14 x 11 Show all. The Tellico and Dearborn treaties, negotiated in 1805 and 1806 respectively, did much to clear Indian claims in both east and west, but the attitude and actions of the federal government in its strict policy of enforcement angered Tennesseans. This book sheds new light on John Sevier, founding father of the state of Tennessee.A celebrated soldier, admired politician and founding father of the state of Tennessee, John Sevier led an adventurous life. northeast Tennessee. It was now leap the wall or die, for I would not live a captive! She recovered from the fall, and in a moment was over and within the defenses, and by the side of one in uniform.. As the Watauga settlements were in Cherokee territory, the British colonial officials considered them illegal. An enraged Jackson challenged Sevier to a duel, which he accepted. Although the office of governor was not considered a full-time task, still Sevier faced the usual problems which the foibles of human nature are sure to create. Indian fighter, governor of the State of Following the war, majority-white East Tennessee remained one of the South's few predominantly white Republican regions into the early 20th century. When Catherine Sherrill Sevier was born in 1781, in Washington, Tennessee, United States, her father, Governor John Sevier, was 36 and her mother, Katherine "Bonny Kate" Sherrill, was 27. Fred W. Sauceman, East Tennessee State University. John Sevier, pioneer, soldier, statesman and a founder of the Republic, was Tennessees first governor and one of its most illustrious citizens. My mother taught what was known as home economics when I was in school and my granny was an English teacher and is always quilting, so I am looking forward to sharing that love of textiles from a homesteading perspective.. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. In 1925, Blount Mansion, the birthplace of the state of Tennessee and the home of William Blount, Governor of the Territory South of the River Ohio, was about to be razed for business purposes. On the eve of the battle, she thwarted a Tory attempt to murder her husband. His forebearsthe Xavierswere of Huguenot religious persuasion who had fled France for England, anglicized their name, and become prosperous farmers. A few days later, he was joined by a contingent of Virginia militia led by Arthur Campbell, and the combined forces continued south, occupying the Cherokee town of Chota on December 25. DAR Ancestor # A102090. The defenders of the fort quickly closed the gates, locking her out. Subject/Title: Sevier, Bonny Kate Artist: Little, Lois Azbill Date Created: ca. [8]:215 When Sevier announced his candidacy for governor in 1803, Roane and Jackson publicized documents acquired from the Nashville land office scandal and accused Sevier of bribery. Sevier settled in the Tennessee Valley frontier in the 1770s. of Tennessee We want to be a mainstay for people traveling through Knoxville to take a tour and picnic in the pavilion or in the field.. [8]:213 In 1797, Jackson, then serving as a U.S. This house is located in TN 37920. [5], Sevier's father worked variously as a tavern keeper, fur trader, and land speculator; young John pursued similar work. Then later that year my family did a genealogy project and discovered that Bonny Kates brother was my great-great-granddad.. Also known as "Bonnie Kate," Catherine S. Sevier was the wife of John Sevier (1745-1815), Revolutionary War hero, Indian fighter, governor of the State of Franklin, and first governor of Tennessee. Read 3 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. CELL TOWER. Record for Catherine "Bonny Kate" SHERRILLhttp://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=0&pid=107, Database online. Quick access. She and Sevier married in 1780, when she was twenty-six, after the death of his first wife, Sarah Hawkins. These include Sevier County, Tennessee, and its county seat, Sevierville; Governor John Sevier Highway in South Knoxville; John Sevier Middle School in Kingsport; and John Sevier Elementary School in Maryville. The fate of the European-American settlers who moved into these areas remained in limbo for years. By the mid-19th century, another branch of the Sevier descendants had settled in Madison Parish, Louisiana, in the northeast part of the state. All Rights Reserved. Knoxville. Ft. single family home built in 1971 that was last sold on 07/16/2021. Many disputes over military rank tried Seviers patience. "His last wife was a member," wrote Ramsey, "but he was Gullis-like and cared for none of these things. On July 21, Old Abraham's forces reached Fort Caswell, which was garrisoned by 75 militia commanded by John Carter, with Sevier and James Robertson as subordinates. Explore. Mary was born in 1727, in North Carolina. Sherrell said Marble Springs is very family friendly. Homes for sale in Bonny Kate, Knoxville, TN have a median listing home price of $459,900. William Putnam "Buck" Sevier, Jr.,a banker, had a 44-year career in elected office, capped by serving as mayor of Tallulah from 1946 to 1974. locking her out. Sevier married his second wife, Catherine "Bonny Kate" Sherrill later that year. [9]:157, Upon returning from Kings Mountain, Sevier was told by Nancy Ward of an impending Cherokee attack. Many a time did she say: I could gladly undergo that peril and effort again to fall into his arms, and feel so out of danger. Apartment for rent at 1623 Standing Arrow Ln. Mother of Col. George Washington Sevier, Sr; Ruth Sparks; Joanna Goad Windle; Judith Choate; Dr. Samuel Sherrill Sevier, DR. and 6 others; Polly Preston Overstreet; Eliza Conway McClellan; Robert Sherrill Sevier; Winifred "Abie" Alice Campbell; Robert Sevier and Catherine Sherrill Rhea less Bonny Kate Sevier's white quilt is the exhibit's oldest. Bonny Kate was the nickname of the wife of John Sevier, first Governor of Tennessee. Tennessee. [9]:156 Ferguson was killed while trying to break through Sevier's line, and the Loyalists surrendered shortly afterward. Sevier. Bonnie Kate held the title [8]:127 In June 1791, Blount negotiated the Treaty of Holston, which resolved the land disputes with the Cherokee created by the Treaty of Dumplin Creek. For many East Tennesseans, he represented "rugged individualism, regional exceptionalism, and civic dignity. On March 30 Sevier took the oath of office at Knoxville. 1781 d. May 31 1827 Sevier died on September 24, 1815, while on a mission to the Alabama territory where he had gone with U.S. troops to determine the proper location of the Creek boundary. [8]:144 The following year, President George Washington appointed Sevier to the Southwest Territory council, a body that operated similar to that of a state senate. Sevier made the acquisition of Indian lands a priority. Sevier was permitted to serve out his term although he no longer represented an existing North Carolina district. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. She married Lt. Richard Campbell Jr. on 24 December 1795, in Washington, Tennessee, United States. (Knoxville MLS) Sold: 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1800 sq. [2]:10 The Wataugans had leased their lands from the Cherokee in 1772 and had formed a fledgling government known as the Watauga Association. Catherine "Bonny Kate" Sherrill Sevier Birth 1754. Ray T. Myers, her parents, Noah and Mary Jane Trentham, her son, Don Myers, sisters Gladys (Sam) Russell and Kate (Hulett) Stogner, brothers Sam and Harmon Trentham and her late husband, Roy. Sevier had begun building Fort Lee to guard settlements in the Nolichucky Valley. of Tennessee, Catherine Bonny Kate Sevier (born Sherrill), Bonny Kate Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Knoxville, Tennessee, Sevier Revolutionary War Soldiers of Tennessee, http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=0&pid=107, Birth of Col. George Washington Sevier, Sr, "Bonny", "Kate", "Catherine", "Sevier", "Sherrill", "Bonnie Kate", "Catherine Sherrill", "Catherine "Bonny Kate" Sherill", "Catherine "Bonnie Kate" Sherrell", "Catherine Bonny Kate Sherrill", Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States, First 1st Lady of Tennesse, wife of Gen. Sevier. Legend has it that their courtship began after she was surprised by an Indian attack while milking a cow outside the walls of Fort Watauga in . Also known as "Bonnie Kate," Catherine S. Sevier was the wife of John Sevier (1745-1815), Revolutionary War hero, Indian fighter, governor of the State of Franklin, and first governor of Tennessee. Pinterest. Bonny Kate died in 1836 in Russellville, Ala.; her remains were reinterred beside her husband's in 1922. In June 1785, Sevier negotiated the Treaty of Dumplin Creek, in which the Cherokee gave up claims to lands south of the French Broad River as far as the Little RiverLittle Tennessee River divide. Sherrill was out milking a cow when the attack began, but the frontiersman had already closed the gates when she returned to the fort. Bonnie Kate was originally buried in Russellville, Alabama but was later reburied in 1822 next to her husband on the lawn of the old Knox County Courthouse in Knoxville. It lies along the Bonny River (an eastern distributary of the Niger River) 6 miles (10 km) upstream from the Bight of Biafra. [8]:51 The British refused to recognize the purchase, however, and continued to demand that the settlers leave. His political career was marked by a growing rivalry with rising politician Andrew Jackson, which nearly culminated in a duel in 1803. Legend has it that their courtship began . Ramsey, Sevier attended the Lebanon In The Fork Presbyterian Church east of Knoxville with members of his family, but he was not a formal member of the church. 3104 W Governor John Sevier Hwy Knoxville, TN. All of the women are teachers and they always wanted me to be a teacher, too, she said. She and Sevier married in Legend has it that their courtship began after she was surprised by an Indian attack while milking a cow outside the . He completed only the foundation, however, before relocating to Marble Springs, a plantation he owned in South Knoxville. One must be at least twenty-five years of age, possess a freehold of at least five hundred acres, and be a citizen for four years. [13]:1336, In the summer of 1788, several Kirke family settlers were killed by renegade Cherokee warriors, in Blount County, in what became known by European Americans as the "Nine Mile Creek Massacre". The name "Sevier" is an anglicized form of "Xavier"[4] and suggests the family originated in the village of Javier, Spain. Record for Joanna Goad Sevierhttp://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=0&pid=107, Database online. Marble Springs is Seviers last home. When the senate convened the Fayetteville Convention in November 1789, Sevier was a delegate from Greene County and worked to gain the North Carolina's ratification of the U.S. Constitution. 3 bd | 3 ba | 1.8k sqft. On March 29 they examined the returns of the gubernatorial race and determined that Sevier had won. governor of the State of Franklin, and Kate lived on a place she called "The Dale.". thwarted a Tory attempt to murder her She was originally buried in Russellville, Alabama, but was reinterred in 1922 next to her husband on the lawn of the old Knox County Courthouse in Knoxville. [13]:139 In October, after Sevier attacked David Deaderick, a Jonesborough store owner, for refusing to sell him liquor, Tipton and his men captured the leader. They had eight children together: Catherine, Ruthe, George Washington, Samuel, Polly, Eliza, Joanna, and Robert. I get to work my dream and Im carrying on the family dream. 7331 Bonny Kate Dr was last sold on Jul 16, 2021 for $235,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $235,000). MLS# 1156547. . His disputes with Andrew Jackson over these and other matters led to considerable bitterness between the two. [8]:204, During his first term as governor, Sevier developed a rivalry with rising politician Andrew Jackson.